24. Holidays and the upcoming new year have the potential to bring up regrets, and grief in all its aspects. Grief can be sparked by all kinds of different losses besides the obvious one of death. Divorce, illness, bankruptcy, loss of dreams and loss of a pet, loss of a job, can all provoke profound grief. One common cause of grief is disappointment with oneself and this can be tied in with dietary lapses. There are resources to help you cope with grief and loss. Acknowledging the grief is often the first step.

Although the holidays are supposed to be a joyful time of year, many people struggle with stress, depression and family conflict. If you have a tendency to reach for fattening foods when you’re unhappy, you’re not alone.”

22. Sleep more – make more leptin and less ghrelin, the appetite stimulating hormone AKA, the fat maker, or the “couch potato – shut down the metabolism – hormone”.

Research published in the Public Library of Science journal found that people who logged fewer than five hours of slumber had lower levels of leptin, a hormone that controls how full you feel, than those who snoozed for eight. What’s more, the sleep-deprived also had higher levels of ghrelin, another hormone that stimulates appetite. “When you’re exhausted, you feel hungrier and less satisfied after meals, which can set the stage for weight gain,” says Richter.

To make sure you get plenty of sleep, set an alarm for an hour before your usual bedtime as a reminder to start winding down. If you can’t stop ruminating about the 1,001 things you still have to accomplish before the week ends, make a list before turning in and keep it on your bedside table. Putting your worries and tasks on paper will help you clear your mind—so you can start dreaming about how you’ll look in that slinky New Year’s dress!

I can help you resolve your health challenges, emotional sorrows, and teach you how to understand and correct self-sabotaging behaviour.

The tools I use are homeopathy, nutrition, and emotional iridology, to find the key to the door to realize your dreams!

Alex Gellman HOM, PHD

HOM, PhD, Homeopath, Holistic Nutritionist, Iridologist with a PhD in Integrative Medicine Alex has effectively facilitated the health and wellness of patients in Toronto and Victoria, B.C. since 1981.

She is certified facilitator of MBTi (myers Briggs Type Indicator) that she uses in coaching couples to improve lines of communication and in couple coaching.

Most recently she presented at the University of Toronto 2016 Research Symposium revealing the results of her successful 6-month study on the effects of those suffering from Fibromyalgia.

The author of 3 Life Style Wellness Manuals, Alex also created the stress age biological assessment featured in the Wall Street Journal. She has appeared on a variety of health and wellness television shows and has hosted wellness retreats in Sedona and Niagara

Rabbi - DAVID GELLMAN

Over 30 years of experience in transforming the lives of individuals, families, and corporations, as a spiritual leader, Rabbi, Accountant and a Registered Behavioral Coach.

Rabbi Gellman holds ongoing workshops to offer guidance in achieving a life balance and in making spirituality a principle part of life.

His teaching style combines a wealth of knowledge with coaching skills to ignite people to achieve their dreams.